Commandant of the Marine Corps, HQ USMC, Code LBC, Washington, DC 20380-0001

84 -- PERSONALIZED WARM-UPS, JACKETS & MATCHING PANTS, W/60% COTTON 40% NYLON CONSTRUCTION & COATED W/DUPONT TEFLON OR EQUAL SOL M0002797R0003 DUE 052197 POC Contact point, Mr. Joe Rainey, (703)696-1010, Contracting Officer, Ms. Barbara Labriola, (703)696-1011. Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps is requesting quotes to fulfill a requirement, 100% Set-aside for Small Business, for Marine Corps personalized warm-ups consisting of matching jacket(s) and pant(s). This is a combined synopsis/solicitation, M00027-97-R-0003, for commercial items that has been prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, quotations are requested with references and product samples (which may not be returned). Additionally, a more formal written solicitation will not be issued and this solicitation is issued as a Request For Quotation (RFQ). The incorporated provisions and clauses of this RFQ are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 45. The warm-ups (Item 0001, option items 0002 and 0003) shall consist of varying sizes and quantities as listed below and should offer the following desired features or equal to be considered: JAMMIN CUSTOM APPAREL & ACCESSORIES "STORM" style or equal in "Red" with a fabric blend of 60% cotton 40% nylon, medium weight fabric coated w/ Dupont Teflon or equal for water, wind and stain resistance, that does not affect breathability, and shall be lined with lightweight 100% nylon white breathable fabric, front/back of jacket "Gold" slash from right to left ("lightning bolt") on left sleeve from shoulder to cuff, "Red" with 4" folding collar with gold triangle on inside so that when collar is folded tip of triangle is at edge of collar, front pockets with zippers (all zippers shall be YKK brand or equivalent) and interior security pocket, non-roll elastic waistband, seven thread seam construction (five thread overlock, reinforced with two threads on each major seam), combination knit elastic cuffs with self fabric and elastic on top and 50% cotton/50% nylon high bulk knit portion inside, embroidered 2" X 3" logo (sample made available to awardee) on left front chest, embroidered 3 inch gold athletic block "MARINES" across upper back. The pants: "Red", 60% cotton, 40% nylon, medium weight fabric & Dupont Teflon or equal coated for water, wind and stain resistance, that does not affect breathability, pull on pants with self-covered 1 1/4" -- 1 1/2" elastic waistband with heavy braided nylon drawcord, elastic cuffs, 16" side leg zippers, two deep side pockets, one (wearer's right side) back zippered pocket (Unlined). Total firm requirement of 300 approximately broken down as follows: 10-Small, 65-Medium, 130-Large, 85-X-Large and 10-XX-Large and approximately same via Option for FY-98 and FY-99. Delivery for the firm requirement will be NLT 60-days from order date F.O.B. Destination (Nov 91)(FAR 52.247-34)to MWRSTACT, Quantico-MCB, VA. First Article (FAR 52.209-4) paragraph (a) One unit of Item 0001 within 14 (calendar days) at HQMC (above address para.7. and the desired hand-carry address is Clarendon Square Building, 3033 Wilson Blvd, (Room 722) Arlington, VA 22201) and paragraph (b) within 7 (calendar days). Offerors with their quotes should submit product sample(s) (logos not required), including a 5" X 5" example of embroidery using multiple colors. Contractors are forewarned that the washability of the material may be tested to assure that the color and specifically the "red" color does not run. If providing a complete product sample is prohibitively expensive, at a minimum a "red" fabric and embroidery color samples, that can reasonably support vendor capability, to satisfy this requirement should be provided along with at least one completed product sample warm-up (fabric & construction not critical) that can at an absolute minimum depict a "large" warm-up for size comparison purposes. Prospective offerors may be afforded a one time opportunity to view drawings, logos and associated "pictorial-cosmetic" displays of the desired features of the warm-ups at HQMC. Written responses should be forwarded to the above address and it should include if desired a specific request to view the referenced drawings and displays. Terms for potential follow-on orders (Small lots/odd sizes) identical items are desired for comparison purposes. The provisions of FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial applies to this advertisement (addenda N/A ). In addition, 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation and is found to be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Specific evaluation criteria to be included in Paragraph (a) of FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items is as follows: The following factors in descending order of importance will be used to evaluate offers: (1) Quality of product, such as fabric and workmanship, which will be a Government subjective determination of technical capab ility and adherence to specifications. The washability of the material is critical and will be tested to assure that the "red" color fabric does not run,) (2)Price (3) Past Performance. Offerors should include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions,-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition (addenda N/A ). The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, additionally under paragraph (b) thereof the following sub-paragraphs are hereby checked, (1), (3),(5), (6), (7), (8), (9), (10), (11), (15) and (17) regarding which, if any, additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition. Warranties provided shall at a minimum be consistent with standard commercial practices. See numbered Note 1. (100% Set-aside for Small Business) SIC Code 2329 Employees 500. NO TELEPHONIC REQUESTS ACCEPTED (0108)

Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0296 19970422\84-0001.SOL)